Hostels in TALLINN, ESTONIA

Tallinn – Experience the Aura and Sensation of the 15th Century

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia has numerous attractions to present to its tourists. The people of the city are warm, friendly and hospitable. Being a capital, the city sprawls with a lot of activity in terms of trade and tourism and hence is rightly called as Estonia’s political and financial capital.. 

History of Tallinn:
From 1227 to 1238, Tallinn was governed by the Order of the Brotherhood of the Swords, who were temporarily in power that they gained from the Danes. The residents of Tallinn enjoyed significant share of the trade between Western Europe and Novgorod due to the privileges received by them during the 13th century. It was during the Swedish period that Tallinn became the center of the Estonian government.

Popular Places and Attractions:
The Old Town of Tallinn is an immaculate blend of winding cobbled streets and chivalric towers and walls. This historic center is a major tourist attraction which can be fully enjoyed on a walking tour. It has rightly been included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Families can make the best of their time in Tallinn at the Tallinn Zoo, home to 6000 diverse species of animals and at Rocca al Mare Tivoli, Estonia’s largest amusement park including 18 different rides and more than hundred carnival and video games.

The magnificent Botanical Garden of Tallinn covers 110 hectares of area and boasts of containing more than 8000 species of plants. It is the right destination for nature lovers. Other places worth a visit at Tallinn are Kadriorg Palace and Park, Estonian Open Air Museum, Oleviste Church, Toompea Castle, etc.

Getting Around in Tallinn:
Between 6am and 11pm every day, a system of buses, trams and trolleys connect most parts of the Tallinn city, the best guide for travel on the buses is to have some small notes and coins handy to pay for your journey. One can also hire metered taxis for getting around comfortably.

Places of Entertainment:
You can shop till you drop at large and fascinating malls in Tallinn such as Kristiine Keskus, Ulemiste Centre, etc. De la Gardie, Kaubamaja, Lemon, etc are other interesting places to shop around.

Whilst shopping, if you wish to satisfy your palette, head straight to the south of Old Town where you shall be rewarded with mouth watering world cuisines. Themed on the medieval era, Old Hansa or Vana turg is the right option for traditional Estonian dishes. Other places that offer exotic food are Egoist, KN Brasserie, Revalia Grill House, Stenhus, etc.

Accommodation Options:
Whether it is campsites, budget hotels, bed & breakfast, inn, Lodgings, private apartments, youth hostels or guesthouse, Tallinn has all to offer to its visitors. Academic Hostel, Mahtra Hostel, Merevaik Hostel, etc are some of the places offering pleasant stay to budget travelers.

Undoubtedly, Tallinn is the most well preserved ancient cities in the northern Europe. A visit to this medieval capital is surely going to be a memorable experience.

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